Temple vs South Florida

The Temple Owls escaped Raymond James Stadium with a hard-fought 17-13 victory over South Florida in an American Conference defensive slugfest. In a game that featured 163 plays of gritty, physical football, neither offense could find much rhythm as the defenses dominated throughout. Temple's ability to convert just enough scoring opportunities proved to be the difference in this low-scoring affair. The Bulls battled until the final whistle in front of their home crowd in Tampa, but couldn't generate the big play needed to overcome the four-point deficit. This conference clash showcased the kind of tough, grind-it-out football that defines American Conference competition.